Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $999 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $750. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $750 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.